August 2025 E News
- LCTA
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
Our new Website
Creating a new website is a huge undertaking. Especially when we have so much exciting content to share and desired a platform that was simple enough that mere mortals could edit. LCTA came up with a great product and thanks to the Communication Committee chaired by Diane Handler, our webmaster Greg Barnett (who learned “on the job”) and our amazing Graphic Designer Rebecca Ravera we are certain we succeeded. Also, thanks to Britnay at ULU Media who steered us through the many steps from branding, marketing to SEO considerations and on and on.
And of course, we want to thank the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Organizational Grant and the Great America Financial Services Grant for making this all possible. Please check it out!
Support Trails and Register Today for our Family Fun Fall Event!
Bicycle Friendly Community Application and Survey
The City of Cedar Rapids recently applied for renewed Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists. As part of their review process, the League wants community input on bicycling in Cedar Rapids! If you’re familiar with or interested in bicycling in Cedar Rapids, please complete the survey and share your input to help improve our Bicycle Friendly Community status: BFC Survey Link
Trail updates
CEMAR news
The project was bid in June 2025 and accepted. Hope is for the trail bridges across Indian Creek to be completed yet in 2025 and the trail to be completed by 2026.
ConnectCR Alliant Energy LightLine Bridge in 2026!
Construction is underway for the new pedestrian and bicycle bridge which will become the new route for the Cedar Valley Nature Trail.. Construction for the bridge has been challenging due to higher than normal river levels. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
Build Grant – connecting downtown to the NW trails
The City recently was awarded a $25M grant, a portion of which includes providing a connection from the Cherokee Trail and Ellis Trail across the E Ave bridge to connect to the Cedar River Trail along 1st St NE. The funding also includes paving a trail on the top of the Levee adjacent to the new Casino and a trail bridge over the Union Pacific railroad which will connect the levee trails on both sides of the railroad.
Morgan Creek Trail
Work has resumed on Phase 1 of the Morgan Creek Trail located on the east side of the Cedar River from 42nd Street past Xavier High School. A bridge to cross the railroad is underway. Planning Funds are also being sought for design of the Beichler Bridge to cross the Cedar River using the piers pictured below.
LAMBA Trails
Pinicon Ridge - Great condition. Approximately 3 miles of completed trail. The new gravity zone build is proceeding quickly on the north side of the park.
Beverly Park, Creek Confluence and Sac and Fox are in great condition (bit of flooding on Ash).
Seminole Valley- under water ☹
Business Sponsors
(* Denotes donors who have given three or more years)
2025 Donors
Trail Champions ($5,000+)
Trail Builders ($1,000-$4,999)
Destinations Unlimited
Trail Blazers ($500-$999)
Trail Partner ($250-$499)
Trail Scout ($100-$249)
Calendar of Events
Aug 16, Sept 6, Sept 20 – CR Downtown Farmers Market
September 14, 1 pm to 4 pm – Treasures on the Trail Event sponsored by Hall Bicycle and Big Grove
